Cost of Studying & Living in New Zealand
From postgraduate degrees to short-term English language courses, there is a qualification to suit everyone. Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of course, where the student wishes to study and for how long.
Students studying in New Zealand for more than one year need to have at least NZ$15,000 to support their stay in New Zealand for first year. If the student is willing to study for less than a year, then the student must have at least NZ$1250 for each month of study to contribute to the living expenses.
Study in New Zealand Scholarships for international students
Indian students are making the most of New Zealand education and the number of Indian
students enrolled in New Zealand Universities has grown by 19 per cent in 2017. New Zealand
offers:
New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA): Prestigious scholarships initiative awards scheme exclusively for Indian students to study at New Zealand’s world-class universities. The awards are co-sponsored by the New Zealand Government, and offer:
- 34 scholarships for study at any one of New Zealand’s universities, with more than INR 1 crore (NZ$215,000) available, and
- 25 Postgraduate awards and 9 undergraduate awards providing a contribution towards course fees.
Applications must be accompanied by an unconditional offer of place to study at a New Zealand University in an eligible programme of study.
Low cost of tuition and other expenses
The costs involved for study in New Zealand is extremely
low when compared to other countries with the same quality of education and infrastructure.
The cost of living in New Zealand is also much lower than in many other developed countries.
Additionally students get a number of discounts at various grocery stores and outlets which
brings down the cost even further.
You can extend visa for a year after completing your course
New Zealand allows you to extend your visa for a period of one year after
completing your course to look for jobs and work in the country. You will need to apply for
converting your student visa to work visa within this period.
Beautiful campuses and surroundings
While beauty may not be the first criteria you will be looking for when choosing a
university or country to study in, if everything else being the same or ceteris paribus, as
it is said in Latin, why not choose to study in a campus that combines academic excellence
with stunning views from your dorm room? New Zealand is renowned for its dazzlingly
beautiful vistas and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for international students.